The Changing Fortunes Of Balochistan's Makran Region

Ormara, a small town on Makran coast houses an important Pakistani naval base.

Trubat's arid climate, long and hot summers favor Date palms.

A view of Makran Coastal Highway, which connects the region to the southern Pakistani seaport city of Karachi.

A roadside restaurant on Makran is open 24/7.

Turbat's Comrade Fida Ahmed square was once considered a favorite spot for political activists to organize demonstrations.

Political activists are still keen to hoist their flags on this important Turbat landmark.

A severe drought threatens the region's agriculture.

A city street is being construction by the deputy commissioner Turbat.

The newly constructed Turbat Airport road.

A tenuous peace in Turbat has enabled Qazi Farhad to revive his business.

Some of the purses and key chains that artisan Qazi Farhad is able to sell again.

A new square in Turbat is named after legendary Baluch warrior, Chakar Azam.

A paramilitary soldier guards the sports festival amid tough security situation.

This circus troupe had successful couple weeks in Turbat after peace returned.

In April 2015, militants killed 20 laborers and injured three others in Turbat's Gogdan while they were working on a bridge.

Turbat's cinema square

A street in Turbat